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Do we have to do an engagement session?

There are many reasons why I recommend doing an engagement session: first it gives you an opportunity to work with me before your wedding so that you feel comfortable in front of the camera and so that we can get to know each other. You get a series of images that you can use for your wedding website, a save-the-date card, a guest album, or many other uses. Since the session is a complementary add-on with most wedding packages, why not use it?

Is it better to do our group and/or bride and groom photos before or after the wedding?

This, ultimately, is your call. Traditionally, brides and grooms did not see each other before the wedding. However, there is definitely a trend towards doing most of the formal pictures before the wedding. The reason, primarily, is to free you up after your ceremony to spend time with your guests so that you're not feeling rushed. We're also able to get more formal pictures this way since we're not limited to the traditional hour that is customary for the family portraits, wedding party portraits, and bride/groom pictures.

Do you carry backup equipment?

I've been known to do many stupid things, and I'm sure my 11 year old daughter has a list going. However, putting a couple's wedding images at risk is not something I would ever do. I bring two Nikon camera bodies to your event, and I have many different lenses and flashes as well. Moreover, having an assistant/second shooter is another source of backup equipment (as well as backup personnel).

Do you travel?

I would love the opportunity to be a part of your destination wedding. Please contact me for more information.

Can I give you a "must take" list of all the images I want captured?

Working with shot lists takes me away from being able to pay attention to those "moments" I am after so I do not accept shot lists. If there are maybe 1 or 2 specific images that you'd like me to capture I can accommodate that. As a photojournalist, my mission is to tell the story of your day and being able to stay observant is a critical component of that. Choosing a photographer that matches the style of the images you want captured for your wedding is extremely important and even though I'd be losing business, if you are not looking for someone with a photojournalistic, story-telling style then I will be very happy to refer you to one of many photographers in my network.

Do you do family portraits during the wedding?

Yes, family portraits are part of the story-telling process. The family portrait session typically occurs right after the ceremony and before your wedding party and bride/groom pictures. However, we can also do this before the ceremony (see my FAQ above about timing of group photos). If we do this after the ceremony, it should not take more than 30 minutes.

How important is it for me to get along with you?

It is vital. Some personalities don't mesh well for whatever reason and so I always plan to meet with potential clients before they book their wedding with me. I see two primary benefits to getting along with your photographer: first it allows you to relax in front of the camera. Second, it gives you the confidence in knowing that you are covered, as far as your wedding photography is concerned. There are a lot of things to plan for and deal with at your wedding and worrying about your photographer is not one of them.

I want to book you, so what do I do?

Click the "Contact" link from the menu at the top-right. I will respond to you within one business day. You can also call me at 619-252-9004.

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